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Classical Music
Live Review

Review: Masaaki Suzuki Conducts Bach (Monteverdi Choir and Orchestra, English Baroque Soloists)

Australia's Madeleine Easton joins the Japanese great for a richly orchestrated concert of some of Bach's most beautiful and innovative music.

June 23, 2025
Supported by Sydney Symphony Orchestra

An Insider’s Guide to the Sydney Symphony Orchestra’s 2023 Season

Hugh Robertson, the Orchestra’s Editorial Manager and former Limelight Deputy Editor, reveals what he is most looking forward to next year.

November 14, 2022
Vocal & Choral
CD and Other Review

Review: Nicolaus Bruhns: Cantatas and Organ Works, Vol 1 (Yale Institute of Sacred Music, Masaaki Suzuki)

Suzuki’s latest survey aims to reclaim a minor German Meister.

May 9, 2022
Vocal & Choral
CD and Other Review

Review: Bach: St John Passion (Bach Collegium Japan, Masaaki Suzuki)

Bach Collegium Japan celebrates 30th anniversary year with moving, majestic Bach.

December 22, 2020
Classical Music
features

On the Record: What’s new on disc

Early music leads the pack; Skelton’s Grimes at last; in praise of unknown composers; and Christmas cheer, anyone?

November 23, 2020
Vocal & Choral
CD and Other Review

Review: Bach: St Matthew Passion (Bach Collegium Japan, Masaaki Suzuki)

Suzuki’s second account of this masterpiece goes straight to the heart.

July 24, 2020
Classical Music, Vocal & Choral
features

When Christmas music means Christmas cheer (and occasionally when it doesn’t)

A wade through the tsunami of seasonal releases to recommend the best of the fest.

December 12, 2018
Classical Music, Vocal & Choral
CD and Other Review

Review: Beethoven: Missa Solemnis (Bach Collegium Japan/Suzuki)

Life after Bach: Suzuki’s Missa Solemnis yields mixed results.

July 6, 2018
Classical Music, Vocal & Choral
features

Masaaki Suzuki on tackling Bach’s secular cantatas

The Japanese maestro talks about his latest Bach cantatas disc, Limelight's Recording of the Month in October.

October 4, 2017
Vocal & Choral
CD and Other Review

Review: Bach: Celebratory Cantatas (Bach Collegium Japan, Masaaki Suzuki)

Secular Suzuki Technique: More sparkling Bach as Masaaki Suzuki's latest journey approaches its conclusion.

October 4, 2017
Classical Music, Vocal & Choral
Live Review

Review: Haydn’s Creation (Sydney Symphony Orchestra)

All God's creatures spring to life in Suzuki's thoughtful hands.

May 12, 2016

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